Retiring With $1 Million Remains Uncommon —How Many People Reach That Milestone
Only 3.2% of retirees have $1 million in retirement accounts vs. about 2.6% of Americans in general. The…
‘Will Social Security run out?’ is the wrong question, economist says
People line up outside the Social Security Administration office in San Francisco. Getty Images Social Security, the federal…
The surprising upside of RMDs that most US retirees miss. Don’t make the wrong choice in 2026
Required minimum distributions or RMDs are usually framed as a financial disaster. A ticking time bomb that should…
January Social Security checks: 2026 benefits rise 2.8%
Ascent/ Pks Media Inc. | Photodisc | Getty Images Many Social Security beneficiaries will soon receive their first…
3 Big Changes for Retirement Planning this year
For retirement savers and retirees, the new year brings more than the usual inflation adjustments to retirement contributions.…
Know your full retirement age
Is my Social Security income taxable? Guidelines to follow for 2026 tax season. Are your Social Security benefits…
What Trump accounts and Australia’s Super may mean for Social Security
Onfokus | E+ | Getty Images New Trump accounts are set to start giving money to millions of…
5 essential Social Security COLA facts you need to know
While they may be imperfect, COLAs are meant to help you cover the higher cost of living. Dana…
Retiring With $1 Million Is Rare—Here’s How Many People Actually Do It
Morsa Images / Getty Images High income is not the only way to financial prosperity; living frugally, investing…
Renters need $300,000 more superannuation in retirement than home owners, report finds
Older Australians who retire without owning a home will need about double the superannuation of those with a…
Congress weighs Social Security changes on key terms, ID theft services
Richard Stephen | Istock | Getty Images Even before they start receiving Social Security checks, millions of Americans…
Social Security 2026 benefit amounts will be affected by these changes
Ascentxmedia | E+ | Getty Images About 75 million Americans will see a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment to their…